When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger, they hoped they'd found their franchise quarterback. Looking back after 18 seasons, two Super Bowls, and countless memories, Roethlisberger turned out to be so much more than they could have imagined.

A lot of these issues stem from under center; the team has been without a dependable franchise quarterback since the 2022 retirement of Ben Roethlisberger, who proved himself to be one of the NFL's best quarterbacks for much of his 18-season career. So who better to comment on the Steelers' stalled hopes than the former QB himself?

There’s an old saying that goes, “The only difference between a rut and a grave is depth.” When it comes to the NFL, if you fall into a rut you fall behind and it can mean metaphorical death for your chances of winning a Super Bowl.